ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

In Truth it’s Val that’s been doing the walking, my knee’s still no up to it yet.
So I’m anchored on the beach catching a few fish.


THE SANDS OF PEACEFUL BAY

It’s time we walked the beach again and breathed the fresh sea air;
relive again those early days and dreams we used to share.
We’ll wander hand in hand once more upon this perfect day,
the way we used to stroll before, the sands of Peaceful Bay.

Remember back when we were young and camped here in a tent,
beneath these shady peppermints those happy days were spent.
Though many years have passed since then they’re never far from mind
Still tucked among the memories I’m always glad to find.

And even on a cloudy day when wind tore at the trees
and white caps stirred the ocean and we’d feel the chilly breeze.
We’d waken bright and early as we heard the ocean roar,
yet still we’d brave a morning’s walk along the windswept shore.

But soon the sea was calm and clear inviting us to bathe,
the ocean just a murmur with the lapping of each wave.
The children would be frolicking and having lots of fun
and we would laze upon the beach while soaking up the sun.

So let us stroll again my love the way we used to do,
retracing long lost footsteps that were made by me and you.
The youngsters that we pass will smile and wonder what to say,
to oldies walking hand in hand the sands of Peaceful Bay.

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© T.E. Piggott

You are such an old romantic Terry.... She's one lucky lady your Val.
Gonna have to go and see that Peaceful Bay one day. It sounds beautiful.

Heather

Those youngsters can mind their own business, they'll be oldies one day.

Yeah, that's peaceful alright! Can relate to that Terry no probs.
Knee might be missing in action but there's nothing wrong with the pen hand mate.
Ron

Thanks Matt
What do they call them .... 'The tender Years' - or something.

No Heather - I'm the lucky one
I will post a bit about Peaceful bay later - the internet connection is a bit tricky here

Hi Neville,
Yes it catches up with all of us sooner or later.

G/day Ron

There's something about this place, apart from everything else I've even managed to do a bit of writing.
Thanks mate

Cheers Terry

Makes me want to up sticks and go there - it sounds delightful Terry - Lovely poem and agree with Heathers comment.

You sure do have a way with words Terry. I enjoyed that one immensely.

Sue

You're right Terry - sand and dicky knees don't go well together. Another of your poems bringing back memories of the West. When at Pemberton one of my favourite haunts were the sand dunes and lakes of D'Entrecasteaux Nat Park. Magical coast!

Marty

Thanks Maureen

Hi Sue
Glad you enjoyed it

G/day Marty,
Having been born and raised in Albany this area has always been special to me.
Being a keen trout fisherman Pemby is also a favored haunt at times.
But you're right the whole of this area is worth a visit.

Cheers Terry

G'day Terry - really enjoyed this poem - great sense of atmosphere.
I've always loved poems about the sea and its various shorelines - and you tell it well !